Reopening the Office
News Coverage
The Master Plan to Re-Open Office Space
Most office users are planning a phased re-opening with 15% to 25% of employees returning in each phase.
New Methods for Back-to-School Planning, Facilities Redesign
National architecture firm, WXY Architecture + Urban Design unveils a new approach to K-12 and higher-education facilities design, developed jointly with teachers and school communities.
There Is No One-Size-Fits-All for Reopening
Rules and regulations will vary greatly between asset classes, space configurations and usage.
Corporate Office Space To Shrink in the Long Run Due to Multiple Pressures
While the virus will end at some date, its effects will last much longer, noted Messaging Architects.
What a Phased-In Reopening Will Look Like
A new analysis by CBRE found that companies across the globe are taking a cautious approach to returning to the office.
Most Workers Prefer to Work in the Office, But Need Changes Before They're Comfortable Returning
A new Gensler report found than at least half of the 2,300-plus respondents said they'd need stronger policies against coming to work sick, increased opportunities to work from home, and an uptick in office cleaning.
The New Office Is An Ecosystem of Workspaces and Experiences
Employees are adjusting well to working from home during the pandemic and remain amazingly productive.
Restaurants Innovate, Adhere to New Standards as States Reopen
With some states lifting or relaxing stay-at-home orders in the United States in May, restaurants re-opened to customers hungry for a dine-in experience.
Will Shoppers Return to Malls? Early Indications From Simon Property Group Say Yes.
Post-COVID-19, U.S. consumers are returning to malls, reports Simon Property Group. However many are seeking a suburban setting and purchasing moderately priced items as states lift their restrictions.
Despite Reopenings, Florida Firms Aren't Rushing Back to the Office
Florida law firm leaders say productivity hasn't suffered with people at home.